Admission is competitive. The number of students admitted is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Applications to multiple USD Department of Nursing sites will be considered by the rank order noted on your application. Students are admitted to a specific nursing program site, but you may request to transfer to another site under special circumstances and upon approval and recommendation of the nursing admissions and progression committee.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. The Department of Nursing reserves the right to deny admission based on the best interest of the profession. Failure to disclose previous or pending convictions may lead to denial of admission. An applicant with a felony will not be admitted to any Department of Nursing program and other convictions may result in denial of acceptance to the program and/or eligibility for the registered nurse licensure. Falsification of information or documentation will be considered grounds for dismissal from the nursing program. Admission or graduation from the nursing program does not guarantee obtaining a license to practice. Licensure requirements and subsequent procedures are the exclusive right and responsibility of the state boards regulating professional practice.